Librarians on the Front Lines: Countering Conspiracy Theories Together

Project Team:

• Stephanie Beene, Associate Professor, University of New Mexico Libraries
• Katie Greer, Associate Professor, Oakland University Libraries

Description:

Librarians across the majority of states and across urban and rural divides are frequently encountering patrons exhibiting conspiracy ideation. This project will define the gaps in information literacy praxis and expand on the current information and metaliteracy frameworks to help combat and prevent conspiracism.